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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 26 9:34am | Replies (1302)
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@kathyv66

I suggest you give barefoot shoes a try. They have very thin soles, soft uppers and wide toe boxes. There are many brands - Leguano ($$$), Hike and Saguaro are a few. The theory is, they are like walking barefoot, so your feet feel the ground and are forced to work as opposed to being cradled in an orthotic. I cannot tolerate walking barefoot on hard surfaces but barefoot shoes give me just enough cushioning.

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Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Apr 22 3:14pm

Hi, Kathy

You got me thinking. Barefoot shoes? I've never tried them. The problem I have with orthotics (a problem I've created for myself) is having worn orthotics since the mid-1980's. That's a long time, so long that (at leastfor my aging feet) orthotics are no longer an option; they're essential if I want to keep my ankles, knees, hips, and lower back from screaming bloody murder. 🙂 Compounding the problem is our home which is wall-to-wall hardwood floors. Which laves me with a question (one that seems to answer itself): Are there barefoot shoes that can accommodate orthotics? That almost seems nonsensical, doesn't it?

Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)

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poohbear11 | @poohbear11 | Apr 29 6:24pm

Hello, I am new here. I am having the same struggles as what I am reading from all your posts. I have tried lots of shoes but most of them make me feel like I am going to fall off even though the shoes has no heels. I have noticed that the athletic shoe has a small maybe one inch sole and that makes a real difference. The barefoot shoes make me feel grounded. I don't feel like my foot is going to slide in the shoe and possibly break an ankle. That is my worse fear because there is no feeling in the ankle. I feel like I can walk better when I am wearing them. Just thought I would add my two cents worth in. I pray for each of us suffering with this.

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